Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

QNR – in the Senedd on 12 February 2020.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the United States Surgeon General’s claims that e-cigarettes are unsafe for young people?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Evidence of the longer term health effects of e-cigarette use is currently very limited. We recognise some people have found them helpful in helping to stop smoking. However, we have been clear the use of e-cigarettes should not be encouraged for children, young people and non-smokers.

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the status of the South Wales Programme?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has been reviewing progress of the implementation of the remaining elements of the south Wales programme, involving the future of emergency medicine. The proposed options were discussed at their public board meeting on 30 January.